Danielle McKinney

News Intern

Danielle McKinney joins CapRadio as a winter/spring 2020 intern from Sacramento State, where she is pursuing a degree in journalism.

She recently received an associates degree in journalism from Sacramento City College, where she spent three semesters at the student-run Express newspaper. This most recent semester, she served as co-editor-in-chief.

Danielle says she hopes to spend her time at CapRadio learning the different aspects of the newsroom. “I am passionate about social justice, truth and equity, and hope to spark conversations and bring awareness to important topics through my writing and reporting.”

Stories by Danielle McKinney

Blood Banks Trying To Assure Donors It's Safe To Give, Despite Coronavirus Fears
March 6, 2020
Blood banks throughout the nation are encouraging donors to give blood amidst coronavirus prevention measures. Officials say there is no risk of contracting the virus through blood donation procedure itself.
Results Still Coming In For San Joaquin County Mayoral, City Council Races
March 5, 2020
Stockton Mayor Michael Tubbs currently leads the vote for the mayoral race, but may face a runoff in November.
Sacramento To Host City’s First Ironman Triathlon
February 28, 2020
In 2021 the Ironman group will bring the 140 mile race to Sacramento. The official course has yet to be determined, but athletes can register starting in July.
Five Takeaways From Gavin Newsom’s 2020 State Of The State Address
February 19, 2020
The governor focused his speech on Wednesday on California’s homelessness crisis. Here are the key points.
LGBTQ Community Praises California Gov. Newsom’s Pardon Of Civil Rights Leader Bayard Rustin
February 5, 2020
His pardon request was made by members of the California Legislature’s Black and LGBTQ caucuses, who inspired Gov. Gavin Newsom to launch a clemency initiative that will allow pardons for people like Rustin.
Lots To Like: Front Street Animal Shelter Turns To Social Media To Increase Adoption Rate
January 31, 2020
Since focusing on the use of Facebook, the Sacramento shelter has been able to increase the number of animals spared from euthanasia from 20% to 85%.
You Can Get In Free To More Than 25 Sacramento-Area Museums This Saturday
January 30, 2020
The annual Free Museum Day gives visitors free access to 28 museums throughout the Sacramento region Saturday Feb. 1 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.